Monday, April 10, 2017

Comparison of two cone-beam computed tomography systems in the visualization of endodontic structures

Abstract

An
important part of endodontic diagnosis and treatment is the adequate
visualization of root canal anatomy. The objective of the present study
was to compare two different three-dimensional cone-beam computed
tomography (CBCT) systems, Scanora 3D and 3D Accuitomo 170, with respect
to their visualization of endodontic canal systems and potential
pathological alterations. Seventy extracted human teeth were
investigated with regard to the radiographic detection of number of root
canals, lateral canals, root canal fillings and posts, vertical root
fractures, and the occurrence of image artifacts. For each evaluation
parameter under investigation the radiographic diagnoses obtained by the
two different CBCT systems under investigation were similarly accurate,
without statistically significant differences. The evaluation of teeth
containing high-density foreign materials was impaired for both CBCT
systems because of image artifacts. However, a difference between the
CBCT systems was not observed. In conclusion, both CBCT systems were
found to be similarly suitable for the visualization of endodontic
structures in vitro.

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Martin Jablow DMD, is America's Dental Technology Coach. He practices general dentistry in a group setting in Woodbridge, NJ. Dr. Jablow promotes the use of technology in the dental office to improve efficiency and patient care. He lectures and writes articles on the use of technology to enhance the practice of dentistry. Dr. Jablow can be reached by email at marty at dentaltechnologycoach dot com